Thursday, April 2
Oxford, Miss.
4 p.m.
Mississippi State
3
at
4
Ole Miss
Bulldogs Fall to Rebels in Oxford, 4-3
April 02, 2026 | Women's Tennis
OXFORD, Miss. โ Mississippi State women's tennis dropped a 4-3 decision to No. 45 Ole Miss on Thursday evening in Oxford.
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The Bulldogs came out strong in doubles play, securing the opening point behind wins on courts one and two. The No. 20 duo of Chiara Di Genova/ Charlotte Kempenaers-Pocz set the tone with a dominant 6-1 ranked victory over No. 9 Emily Welker/ Andrea Nova.
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Athina Pitta/ Gianna Oboniye followed on court two, clinching the doubles point with a 6-3 win over Riley Crowder/ Alice Soulie.
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Mississippi State continued to battle in singles, earning victories on courts two and six. Kempenaers-Pocz delivered a strong performance on court two, defeating Alice Soulie 6-2, 4-6, 6-0. Mia Robinson added another point for the Bulldogs with a comeback win on court six, topping Beatrice Stagno 1-6, 7-5, 6-4.
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With the match tied, Ole Miss claimed the final court to secure the 4-3 victory.
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Up Next
Mississippi State will head to LSU for a matchup on April 4 at 11 a.m.
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Match Results vs. Ole Miss
Doubles
1. Chiara Di Genova/ Charlotte Kempenaers-Pocz (MSST) def. Emily Welker/ Andrea Nova (UM) โ 6-1
2. Athina Pitta/ Gianna Oboniye (MSST) def. Riley Crowder/ Alice Soulie (UM) โ 6-3
3. Emma Cohen/ Thessy Ntondele Zingaย (MSST) vs. Beatrice Stagno/ Brooklyn Olson (UM) ย โ 3-5 unf.
Mississippi State won the Doubles Point
Order of Finish: 1,2
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Singles
1. Emily Welker (UM) def. Gianna Oboniye (MSST) โ 6-2, 6-0
2. Charlotte Kempenaers-Pocz (MSST) def. Alice Soulie (UM) โ 6-2, 4-6, 6-0
3. Andrea Nova (UM) def. Thessy Ntondele Zinga (MSST) โ 6-2, 6-4
4. Riley Crowder (UM) def. Chiara Di Genova (MSST) โ 7-6 (7-3), 4-6, 6-1
5. Ichino Horikawa (UM) def. Carolina Troiano (MSST) โ 6-4, 6-2
6. Mia Robinson (MSST) def. Beatrice Stagno (UM) โ 1-6, 7-5, 6-4
Order of Finish: 1, 5, 3, 2, 6, 4
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For more Information on the Bulldog women's tennis program, visit Hailstate.com or search for "HailstateWT" on X, Instagram and Facebook.
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The Bulldogs came out strong in doubles play, securing the opening point behind wins on courts one and two. The No. 20 duo of Chiara Di Genova/ Charlotte Kempenaers-Pocz set the tone with a dominant 6-1 ranked victory over No. 9 Emily Welker/ Andrea Nova.
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Athina Pitta/ Gianna Oboniye followed on court two, clinching the doubles point with a 6-3 win over Riley Crowder/ Alice Soulie.
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Mississippi State continued to battle in singles, earning victories on courts two and six. Kempenaers-Pocz delivered a strong performance on court two, defeating Alice Soulie 6-2, 4-6, 6-0. Mia Robinson added another point for the Bulldogs with a comeback win on court six, topping Beatrice Stagno 1-6, 7-5, 6-4.
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With the match tied, Ole Miss claimed the final court to secure the 4-3 victory.
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Up Next
Mississippi State will head to LSU for a matchup on April 4 at 11 a.m.
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Match Results vs. Ole Miss
Doubles
1. Chiara Di Genova/ Charlotte Kempenaers-Pocz (MSST) def. Emily Welker/ Andrea Nova (UM) โ 6-1
2. Athina Pitta/ Gianna Oboniye (MSST) def. Riley Crowder/ Alice Soulie (UM) โ 6-3
3. Emma Cohen/ Thessy Ntondele Zingaย (MSST) vs. Beatrice Stagno/ Brooklyn Olson (UM) ย โ 3-5 unf.
Mississippi State won the Doubles Point
Order of Finish: 1,2
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Singles
1. Emily Welker (UM) def. Gianna Oboniye (MSST) โ 6-2, 6-0
2. Charlotte Kempenaers-Pocz (MSST) def. Alice Soulie (UM) โ 6-2, 4-6, 6-0
3. Andrea Nova (UM) def. Thessy Ntondele Zinga (MSST) โ 6-2, 6-4
4. Riley Crowder (UM) def. Chiara Di Genova (MSST) โ 7-6 (7-3), 4-6, 6-1
5. Ichino Horikawa (UM) def. Carolina Troiano (MSST) โ 6-4, 6-2
6. Mia Robinson (MSST) def. Beatrice Stagno (UM) โ 1-6, 7-5, 6-4
Order of Finish: 1, 5, 3, 2, 6, 4
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For more Information on the Bulldog women's tennis program, visit Hailstate.com or search for "HailstateWT" on X, Instagram and Facebook.
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Players Mentioned
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Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
1
6
1
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
1,2
#1 Singles Match
12
20
66
#2 Singles Match
123
646
260
#3 Singles Match
12
24
66
#4 Singles Match
123
661
746
#5 Singles Match
12
42
66
#6 Singles Match
123
176
654
Order of Finish:
1,5,3,2,6,4
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